Community Calendar

Longtime friends and musical collaborators Molly Gebrian (viola) and Danny Holt (piano) are known for their dynamic performances and their passion for shining a spotlight on lesser-known classical composers. Their recent album, Trailblazers, features Gebrian’s transcriptions of rarely heard cello sonatas by three female composers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On Friday, December 12th at 5:30pm, Danny Holt and Molly Gebrian will return to the Jesup Memorial Library (34 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor) for the second concert in the “Music & Conversation” series. Visit www.jesuplibrary.org for more information.

The Groon Show is coming to Belfast for 3 shows only: December 12 and 13 at 7pm, December 14 at 2pm at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast. Get your tickets at groonshow.com

The Groon Show is about The Groon, a part-broccoli/part-human creature looking for his place in the sun. A misfit among cruciferous vegetables and an oddity among humans, The Groon just wants to share his love for life and music but somehow gets everyone in a tizzy. The Groon Show is about love: romance, family, community, and our selves. Learning to love ourselves is a long journey, but if The Groon can do it, so can we.

The Groon Show is an original "Broc 'n Roll" musical for the whole family, written by Maine songwriter Jay E Moores and directed by Hazel de Mesa. The two of them recorded and published the songs on Spotify and other music sharing platforms last year. They debuted three of the songs at the open mic at the Bazz last New Year's Eve with positive responses from the packed audience. The project comes full circle as the entire musical premieres on the same stage before the year is done. The show is independently produced with support from the Belfast Maskers. A portion of the proceeds will help fund the Maskers' 2026 season.

The cast includes John Conway as The Groon, Stephanie Winslow, Gwen Sauvage, Alan Cohen, Mariia Kovshova, Daria Kovshova, and Ivy Lobato.

Prescott Park Arts Festival introduces Camp ENCORE!’s First-Ever Holiday Cabaret Camp & Fundraiser

JINGLE BELL JUBILEE, a Holiday Concert for the whole family!

Prescott Park Arts Festival and Camp ENCORE! are thrilled to announce a brand-new winter experience for our young performers, Camp ENCORE!’s Holiday Cabaret Camp! Designed for ages 6–17, this special session brings the magic of the season to the stage while continuing our mission of helping campers build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the performing arts.

This joyful new camp will culminate in three fully staged public performances of holiday tunes in our festive Jingle Bell Jubilee! at The Dance Hall in Kittery, spreading holiday cheer to our community while supporting the Festival’s youth theatre programs.

At Camp ENCORE!, every camper is celebrated for who they are, and this winter, we can’t wait to create something truly special together!

Performances:
December 12 @ 7:00 PM
December 13 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Performance Venue:
Kittery Dance Hall, 7 Walker Street, Kittery, ME

Tickets
Adults: $20.00
Kids/Students (12 yrs and under): $12.00
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SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Available
The Arts Festival welcomes community and corporate partners to help make this inaugural event a success. If you or your business would like to sponsor the Jingle Bell Jubilee, please reach out to Lee Frank, Director of Development, for sponsorship information and opportunities at Lee@PrescottPark.org.

Get into the holiday spirit with the Alumni Band’s Annual Christmas Concert, Somewhere In My Memory! Join us for an evening of beautiful music directed by Thomas Lizotte, featuring the outstanding vocals of Lynn Boren-McKellar, along with performances by Voices in Harmony and the Inner Voices Choir.

Mark your calendar for Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center.
Time: 7pm

This festive community tradition is one you won’t want to miss. Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate the magic of the season with us!

Studio Theatre of Bath presents the 12th Annual Twisted Christmas Fundraiser on December 12th and 13th at 8 PM, at Long Reach Kitchen & Catering at 387 Whiskeag Road. This variety show is for adults only and presents music, comedy, dance, improv, audience participation & classic Christmas themes with a twist. STB President Kirstin Hayward adds, "Twisted Christmas has become a new holiday tradition for hundreds of audience members for more than a decade."

Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, “like” Studio Theatre of Bath on Facebook, and visit https://www.studiotheatreofbath.com/twistedchristmas.

Dinner reservations can be made by calling Long Reach Kitchen & Catering at 207-442-8411.

An invitation to rest, move, and remember what your body already knows. Step into 92-degree saltwater and experience two complementary practices designed for restoration and exploration.

Float (12-12:45pm) invites you into supported stillness—held by warm water, infused with Reiki. A non-verbal sanctuary for deep rest and presence. Optional meditation prompts. A space to simply be.

Flow (12:45-1:30pm) opens into gentle, intuitive movement. Listen to your body's wisdom, explore the water, discover what wants to emerge. Slowness and stillness welcome. Personal discovery with collective care. Nose plugs available.

Calling musicians of all levels! Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for a community - based open mic session. All levels and musical genres are welcome as are individuals, duos, groups, whatever. This will be an all - acoustic session but there will be a small Fishman amplifier and microphone available on an as needed basis.

Our open mic group shall endeavor to provide a fun and judgement free opportunity to share our musical offerings with others. Original compositions as well as covers are welcomed. Please pass the word to friends and let's create a community where we can gather to play, sing, laugh, learn and get to know our neighbors. The event shall be by donation ($2 suggested) with all proceeds going to The Gatherings.

Thanks and we hope to see you at our first open mic on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00 pm. Should you have any questions or need for additional information please feel free to email Joe Bruno at jbruno56@gmail.com.

Every 2nd Saturday in Surry at 6pm!

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm
This fun and friendly dance for all ages is led by Bagaduce Music with support by the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you’d like to play with us! There's no admission charge for the community dance, but donations are very welcome.

Contra Dance 7pm - 10pm
Contra dance is easy to learn since all dances are taught. Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of age or dancing ability! There's no need to bring a partner either!
The cost is sliding scale, $10-$20 suggested. This dance helps support the Arbutus Grange.

You can expect to dance to superb local bands and be instructed by fantastic callers. To see who is playing and calling each month or for more info, email alicekslater@gmail.com, call 385-7694, visit www.deffa.org or follow on IG/FB @SurryContraDance

The Surry School Auditorium is at 754 North Bend Rd, Surry. Just 6 miles outside of Ellsworth.

Greater Freeport Community Chorus presents their Holiday concerts featuring “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten's along with songs and carols from around the world. The program highlights music from cultures and communities around the world and shows how music can help foster peace.

The Groon Show is coming to Belfast for 3 shows only: December 12 and 13 at 7pm, December 14 at 2pm at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast. Get your tickets at groonshow.com

The Groon Show is about The Groon, a part-broccoli/part-human creature looking for his place in the sun. A misfit among cruciferous vegetables and an oddity among humans, The Groon just wants to share his love for life and music but somehow gets everyone in a tizzy. The Groon Show is about love: romance, family, community, and our selves. Learning to love ourselves is a long journey, but if The Groon can do it, so can we.

The Groon Show is an original "Broc 'n Roll" musical for the whole family, written by Maine songwriter Jay E Moores and directed by Hazel de Mesa. The two of them recorded and published the songs on Spotify and other music sharing platforms last year. They debuted three of the songs at the open mic at the Bazz last New Year's Eve with positive responses from the packed audience. The project comes full circle as the entire musical premieres on the same stage before the year is done. The show is independently produced with support from the Belfast Maskers. A portion of the proceeds will help fund the Maskers' 2026 season.

The cast includes John Conway as The Groon, Stephanie Winslow, Gwen Sauvage, Alan Cohen, Mariia Kovshova, Daria Kovshova, and Ivy Lobato.